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Recognising excellence

02 June 2016

Tonight sees the first of many high profile social events when the Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa (FIA) hosts its Annual Award Dinner which celebrates industry excellence over the previous calendar year.

Three days and counting – SA’s top financial services brands to be announced Thursday

30 May 2016

Excitement is building for the 2016 FIA Awards gala dinner which will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg this Thursday, 2nd June 2016. The event hall is fully booked and more than 1000 industry stakeholders will stream into the centre for the evening’s proceedings.

Resignation of Justus van Pletzen, CEO of the FIA

07 April 2016

Yesterday we learnt the FIA CEO Justus van Pletzen announced his resignation from the FIA to pursue another career path. Justus will remain at the FIA until the end of May 2016, after which Barry Taylor, current chairperson of the FIA Short Term Insurance Committee, will oversee his role pending the appointment of a suitable replacement.

Medical schemes brokers not to blame for private healthcare costs

22 March 2016

South Africa’s medical schemes brokers play an indispensable role in the distribution of products to consumers and recent comments by the Minister of Health that brokers are “not needed” in the private healthcare sector are misinformed.

quick poll

Question

If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

Answer

2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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Pause for thought… Latest regulation might be a step too far for South Africa’s financial and insurance advisers

01 March 2016

Why is this insurance giant contemplating an SA exit?

26 February 2016

We cannot afford to ignore the unintended consequences of financial sector regulation

09 November 2015

Advice, advisers and the FIA are crucial in ensuring good consumer outcomes

17 September 2015

Be wary of financial advice peddled by well-meaning journalists

09 September 2015

Forum for Assistance Business (FAB) finds a new home at the Financial Intermediaries Association (FIA)

10 July 2015

South Africa’s risk and financial advisers elect new leadership

09 July 2015

Anticipation builds as FIA gears up for 2015 industry awards

04 June 2015

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